With inner thighs free of inseams, the Light and Variables will keep you free of chafe while trimming past sections at an empty East Cape point. Our most pared-down board shorts, they're a field-tested ambassador favorite. Made of a lightweight and durable polyester ripstop with 40-UPF sun protection, they've been fine-tuned with a trim silhouette and flat, low-drag waistband. Other features include a flat-lying, no-button fly with drawstring closure, a self-draining horizontal side pocket with internal key loop and rear pocket that reverses into a compact stuff pouch. Pockets have noncorroding plastic zippers, and the turned, bartacked drawstring is durable and adds mobility. 18" outseam.

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Made of a lightweight and durable polyester ripstop fabric with 40-UPF sun protection

How to shop for men's Patagonia board shorts
"Over the past couple of years, Patagonia has both expanded and tweaked their best-selling collection of men’s board shorts. These changes are all for the better — but it can make shopping for a pair confusing. For example, the summer 2013 collection includes 8 different shorts. Eight!! That’s a lot of choices, right? That means there are Patagonia board shorts for everyone — and really, these are all super nice, they’re the best board shorts out there — but if you want to make sure you choose the best pair for you, I’m here to help..."
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